VINTAGE BERWICK RAWHIDE GAME 1960

VINTAGE BERWICK RAWHIDE GAME 1960

It was great to finally land one of these vintage Rawhide game produced in 1960 by Berwick. Made in England, it came complete with instructions, play money, markers in the shape of cows and the original tumbling dice and tub. Lid with photo of Clint Eastwood and illustration of Eric Fleming. 

This early children's game based on the long running TV series Rawhide and it accommodated 2-4 players, in a basic roll and move game designed to be a race to be the first to get the cattle to the finish line.

There is an interesting comparison between the English version of the game and the U.S. version (produced by Lowell Corp). The main difference being the box art which only features Eric Fleming as trail boss Gil Favor. Clint’s character of Rowdy Yates is completely omitted. Arguably, Clint’s role was still not strong enough to be featured? On the British box art however, Clint does appear (in photo format) which has been overlaid on the artwork – almost as if it has been added as a late afterthought.  

Anyway, it’s great to finally own one of these. 

Below: The U.S. version of the board game